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FRED COURY Says He And ERIC BRITTINGHAM Are Both ‘Ready’ To Play With CINDERELLA Again: ‘I Would Love It, And I Think The Fans Would Love It’
Cinderella drummer Fred Coury says he and bassist Eric Brittingham are ready to perform with the band again if frontman Tom Keifer agrees. He said a reunion would please fans and remains possible because the surviving members never formally split, although no plans have been confirmed.
Coury said he wants to tour again after extensive studio work, but any return would need to be a significant project. Keifer recently cancelled the final three dates of his 2026 solo tour because of a severe vocal muscle injury, while guitarist Jeff LaBar died in 2021; Coury suggested a Cinderella reunion could be a one-off event that would not undermine Keifer’s solo band.
In short
- Coury and Brittingham say they are ready for Cinderella performances.
- A reunion depends on Tom Keifer’s agreement.
- No confirmed plans exist.
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The case for
A reunion could honour Cinderella’s shared history and give fans a rare chance to hear the surviving members perform together again. Coury says he and Brittingham are ready, and a substantial one-off event could make room for the band’s legacy without displacing Keifer’s solo work.
The case against
A reunion would depend on Keifer’s agreement and readiness, especially as he has recently cancelled shows because of a serious vocal injury. With no plans confirmed and LaBar having died, supporters of caution could argue that any project should proceed only if it suits Keifer’s health and wishes and can meet the high expectations attached to the band’s name.
Explained simply
Cinderella were a rock band that dominated the 1980s music scene with arena rock anthems and power ballads. The band comprised vocalist Tom Keifer, guitarist Jeff LaBar, bassist Eric Brittingham, and drummer Fred Coury, and became one of the era's most commercially successful acts.
The group has not performed together as a complete unit in many years, though its members have pursued solo careers and other projects. Importantly, Cinderella never formally disbanded, meaning a reunion remains theoretically possible if the surviving members were willing to reunite.
Recent events have affected the prospects for a comeback. Guitarist Jeff LaBar died in 2021, and frontman Tom Keifer has recently faced serious vocal health issues that forced him to cancel performances. Despite these complications, there remains interest in the band from fans who followed them during the 1980s and 1990s.